Walk, stroll or simply sit at this beautiful beach overlooking Shilshole Bay in North Seattle. It is a great place to watch the sunset or frolic in the water. During the day, families and couples walk their dogs or play volleyball, basketball or Frisbee on the sandy beach. On cooler evenings, bonfires can be lit in park-owned concrete pits. The park is conveniently located near some fabulous waterfront restaurants like Anthony's Pier 66 and Ray's Boathouse. Park permits are also available for company and family picnics.

Unique in the Seattle area, the Nordic Heritage Museum is a tribute to the cultures of the many immigrants who came here from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland. It is aptly located in the Ballard area-Seattle's most Scandinavian neighborhood. Explore the heritage of the Nordic peoples and their contributions to the growth of this region. Visit five different ethnic rooms representing each of the different cultures. The museum also features various traveling international exhibits.

Established in 1990, this small family-owned micro-brew business produces a number of local favorites including Flagship Red Ale, Clipper Gold Hefeweizen and Islander Pale Ale. Try these beers and others in Maritime Pacific Brewing Company's Jolly Roger Taproom, which also serves a light menu. Call ahead to arrange a tour of the brewing operation. Tours are informal and offer a good look into the inner workings of a micro-brew operation. A small gift shop sells souvenir shirts, hats and trinkets. You can also order kegs to go.

Woodland Park Zoo is an award-winning zoo and a must to visit. Only minutes from busy downtown, the zoo let's you step into an African savannah, an Asian elephant habitat and a tropical rain forest. The zoo also brings special exhibits, which have included monitor dragons, butterflies and other bugs and beasts. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the green lawns of Woodland Park, which surrounds the zoo. You also won't want to miss the nearby Rose Garden.

Feel like tasting some wines but don't want to leave the city? Urban Winery has got you covered. As its name suggests, this charming husband and wife-run winery is located right here in the city, just north of downtown. Owners Jason and Jill are most hospitable hosts, eager to share their passion with fellow wine-lovers. Along with tasting some of the best local wines Seattle has to offer, you might just make some new friends.

For a taste of some of Seattle's finest brews, head to Big Al's Brewing. With a selection of six year-round beers, as well as various seasonal offerings to choose from, this Old Ballard brewery is sure to satisfy any connoisseur of microbrews. Big Al Brewing offers a tasting room downstairs and a living room-style setting upstairs, so whether you want to get down to business tasting the seasonal ales or lounge with friends while watching the game on tv, this local favorite has you covered. 

Situated in Northwest Seattle, Ballard is a neighborhood that is frequented by tourists and shoppers alike. No visit is complete without visiting attractions like the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Golden Gardens Park and the Nordic Heritage Museum. If you're here to shop, you can check out stores like Camelion Design, Filthy Rich, Anima Mundi, Trove Vintage Boutique and Monster Art & Clothing.

Gallery 1412 is a major landmark for performance arts in Seattle. It consists of performers, artists, writers, musicians and other artists dedicated to the arts. They tend to show a lot of experimental acts in Gallery 1412. It is possible to become a member here, they welcome anyone who is dedicated to the arts. For further details on timings, prices and shows do check their website.

Resulting from the convergence of the Pilgrim Congregational Church and the Seattle First Christian Church, the All Pilgrims Christian Church has a standing of its own today. The church is functioned and guided by the Co-ordinating Council and is involved with a number of community welfare programs. Distinguished by its diverse congregation of parishioners, the church reflects the diversity of the Capitol hill area. The beautifully architectured interiors of the church are perfect to host weddings. Apart from the church office and the chapel, the church building also houses the Stuart Hall and the Dickson Room, which are used for the church meetings and congregational activities.

A small Sunday school band held prayer meetings in the members houses. Most of the members were familiar with the concept of African Methodist Episcopal churches and decided to set up one on 1522 Jones Street. The church then was known by the name of the street-Jones Street Church. After the second World War a lot of Africans came to settle down in this foreign land; who were either military personnel or lured by the opportunities to earn bread. The church served as an anchor to these new settlers. The FAME, as an institution prospered and is, till date actively providing support to all the sections of the society.